ALANGOO's NYC Launch Party

(April 25, 2012)

NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwire) -- 04/25/12 -- ALANGOO, the answer to independently unique, hand-made fashion geared towards the cosmopolitan consumer, launches for an evening of drinks to bring together underground designers and e-commerce. Featuring Soheil Tavakoli, New York-based architect, artist and activist, there will be a limited number of Soheil's one of a kind hand-drawn T-shirts exclusive to this event available for purchase, plus a live T-shirt painting demo by the artist.

ALANGOO supports indie artists/designers who make hand-made jewelry and clothing by giving them both on-line and off-line platforms to showcase and sell their work and reach larger audiences who might not be able to ordinarily discover their work. In meeting this mission, ALANGOO emphasizes presenting the work of indie/underground artisans with Persian, Middle Eastern and Central Asian backgrounds, to provide them with a voice.

ALANGOO.com connects independent-minded shoppers who appreciate individuality and innovative designs, with artisans who create alternative clothing and accessories. ALANGOO buyers, not only are purchasing unique designs, but also are supporting a movement by wearing products that make a statement. To learn more, visit ALANGOO.com.

After a 101-day journey to Africa and Asia to complete his new project of painted T-shirts, "On the Red Line," Soheil Tavakoli returned to NY last month. Showcased in limited quantities for this event will be the work of architect and artist, Soheil Tavakoli, whose hand drawn T-shirts, or "wearable paintings," bring his subject to life in an individual and original manner. Using "the energy of moments," as he likes to call his moments of inspiration before creation, Soheil employs all of his senses to create each piece.

Originally from Tehran, Soheil graduated with honors in Architecture from Beheshti University then embarked on his artistic activities in painting. His work has been presented in numerous architecture, interior and furniture design exhibitions. In 2009 after a highly disputed presidential election in Iran, Soheil found the opportunity to demand freedom and democracy in Iran using his talent in art and visual media. Soheil was interviewed by several press agencies such as Voice of America and BBC as a result of his impact.